Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $1,390 for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a $115 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Marnaut Dark Surge 300.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

h38425120

MSRP $1,275

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

White

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

80h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,275

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